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Sign up for Suzy's
Walk/Run, September 27, 2009 at Vilas Park
Join Suzy Favor
Hamilton to raise awareness and raise funds to help kids fighting cancer!
Suzy's Run/Walk Website
Capital
Candlelighters is a non-profit organization, serving families whose children
have been diagnosed with cancer, primarily focused on those treated at the
American Family Children’s Hospital. Some of our programs include:
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Providing information and
assistance to the families of hospitalized children, including 'New
Diagnosis Bags' with a parent binder, books on childhood cancer, toys,
games and other distractions and comfort items during that first
frightening hospitalization.
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Offering educational
materials on childhood cancer, back-to-school issues, coping with hair
loss, nutrition, preparing for a bone marrow or stem cell transplant,
dealing with grief and other essential topics our kids and families
face, both in our hospital-based library in the AFCH 4th Floor Family
Lounge and at our office on Segoe Road. |
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Sponsoring
fun activities so
kids and families can enjoy themselves and share informal support while
they face the cancer battle.
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Providing emergency funds to
families of area children with cancer who need help with transportation
and other basic living expenses.
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Hosting
a monthly Family Support Group, giving our parents a chance to dine
together and share support while the kids play and meet one another in a
fun, non-medical atmosphere. |
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Providing the AFCH Peds Heme
Onc Hero Beads program,
a way to honor the daily courage of children and
teens who are fighting cancer. Patients collect beads symbolizing
each treatment experience and personal milestone, stringing them into a
unique, touchable record of their cancer journey.
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Giving prepaid gas cards and
phone cards to families who must travel long distances for a child's
treatments |
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Helping make connections
between families of children with similar diagnoses so that they can
share information, practical tips and support. |
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Supplying the
"Ashley's Med Box" program, providing a portable, lockable medication
organization system to kids and teens with cancer to help keep track of
medications, medication charts and other needed supplies. Started
and initially funded by a teen survivor who wanted to help other kids
and their families! |
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Supporting parent/staff
initiatives to improve services for children and families at the
American Family Children's Hospital. |
Capital Candlelighters 517 N.
Segoe Rd. PO Box 258133 Madison WI 53725
office phone - 608-231-8006
info (at) capcan.org
In loving memory of M.B. and S.F.
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Our mission is to educate, support, serve and
advocate for children with cancer,
their families, survivors of childhood cancer and the professionals who
care for them.
Childhood Cancer Families:
Sign up for Hozhoni
Weekend Sept 11-13

If your
child is currently on the inpatient unit at the American Family Children's
Hospital,
click here for links to
helpful
resources
email us
info
(at) capcan.org
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